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The Starting Point: Tom Easley Solo

 Great solo Tom!  Great feel and note choices.  Hear some Marc Johnson in there.  This might be the first bass solo I ever transcribed.  I love the sound of the open strings that you intersperse throughout.  I understand this is for intonation purposes, but I am going to incorporate some of that into my playing.  Anyhow, this month's theme is inspiration for me.  And you have been a great inspiration through this project and through the years.  Thank you!







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  1. TomDecember 30, 2020 at 3:52 AM

    Nice choice. Great year on the solo front. Looking forward to this year.

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